The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Manitowoc County, WI for 2024

Manitowoc County has nearly 80,000 residents, about one in five of whom are aged 65 and over. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about 11 percent of local seniors who receive Medicare benefits are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. To serve local seniors with dementia and their caregivers, the county offers a variety of resources and supports.  

There are two memory care facilities in Manitowoc County, both of which are located in the city of Manitowoc. Both of these facilities occupy their own independent facility that only provides care for those with dementia. In this region, memory care services may also be provided in community-based residential facilities. 

• Wisconsin seniors do not pay state income tax on money from Social Security or public pensions. Other types of retirement income, including private pension income and withdrawals from retirement accounts, are fully taxable. This may affect how much money can be budgeted toward memory care expenses in Manitowoc County. 
• Ozone pollution levels in Manitowoc County are very high, according to data gathered by the American Lung Association. Because this type of pollution may be a danger to seniors with respiratory conditions or cardiovascular disease, the county's air quality may be a concern for some families researching memory care options in this county.   
• On a 100-point scale, with a low score indicating low crime, Manitowoc County's violent crime rate is 33.3, which is just a couple points higher than the national average. The county's property crime rate is 33, which is several points lower than the national average. As they're touring local memory care facilities, families may want to ask what security measures are taken to protect residents. 
• Year-round temperatures in Manitowoc County range between 13 degree and 79 degrees, which is considerably cooler than the overall respective national averages of 23 degrees and 86 degrees. The county gets an average of 45 inches of snow annually, which may be a consideration for seniors with mobility challenges.  

Memory Care costs in Manitowoc County start around $5,475 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Manitowoc County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Manitowoc County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.